An aristocracy, in a word, deprives its subjects of character and responsibility; and as the revolutions of 1848 so clearly demonstrated, while they can destroy, they have never been taught how to create.
Laski argues that an aristocracy undermines the character and responsibility of its subjects, as evidenced by historical revolutions.
Share
More from Harold J. Laski
Even Lincoln supported his generals in completely indefensible attacks on civilian rights.
Its eldest child is charity, and without it there can be no honesty of opinion.
There are realms of conduct within which, to be free, I must be permitted to act as I please; to be denied self-expression there, is to be denied freedom.
It is an attempt to give each man as similar a chance as possible to utilize what powers he may possess.
Other voices in this conversation
